TN - Chris Newsom, 23, & Channon Christian, 21, murdered, Knoxville, 6 Jan 2007 #2

[Mama-cita]

You bet! Bet they were cute too. Unfortunately, they were caught up in something where they had no choice, unlike Cobbins. I hate to see Channon and Chris's parents blaming themselves for not keeping them safe, but most parents would.

I think it is a travesty of justice that the victims families are "censored" about what they can do and say. The other day, their impact statements had to follow certain GUIDELINES and had to be "APPROVED" by the judge. They don't get to show the cute little pictures of Chris and Channon as kids...but the defense can show cute little Talvis, running thru the sprinklers. It is so unfair...there are NO VICTIMS rights.

 

[yolorado]

I think it is a travesty of justice that the victims families are "censored" about what they can do and say. The other day, their impact statements had to follow certain GUIDELINES and had to be "APPROVED" by the judge. They don't get to show the cute little pictures of Chris and Channon as kids...but the defense can show cute little Talvis, running thru the sprinklers. It is so unfair...there are NO VICTIMS rights.

That really is very unfair to Channon and Chris's familes. Has the potential of unduly skewing the juries sympathies.

 

[RoseRed]

Here's a new song, blame dad. The first half of the day blamed Mama and Marcus. OMG, STOP ADDRESSING THE VICTIMS FAMILIES!!!!!!!!

Okay so Dad and his other family will show up for Marcus trial.

 

[Mama-cita]

That really is very unfair to Channon and Chris's familes. Has the potential of unduly skewing the juries sympathies.

Yes, but according to the defense, pictures of the vibrant, healthy and happy Channon and Chris were "irrelevant." The judge upheld that objection, they don't want to prejudice the jury. Excuse me, but hello??!!?? The jury should see what these animals took away from the world...

 

[RoseRed]

I think it is a travesty of justice that the victims families are "censored" about what they can do and say. The other day, their impact statements had to follow certain GUIDELINES and had to be "APPROVED" by the judge. They don't get to show the cute little pictures of Chris and Channon as kids...but the defense can show cute little Talvis, running thru the sprinklers. It is so unfair...there are NO VICTIMS rights.

It seems we , all Americans, need to get together and address this issue once and for all. this is so disgusting. Victims should have rights at their own trials.

 

[Mama-cita]

Okay so Dad and his other family will show up for Marcus trial.

And blame Talvis and Mom (who is dead and can't defend herself). They probably drew straws as to who would defend which .

 

[SuziQ]

http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

Cobbins relatives no longer being media shy, giving interviews on camera

On lunch break, psych next to testify

 

[laura08]

Hey all, blaming Marcus for his influence on Tavils, disgusted me. Regardless Talvis was old enough to know right from wrong participated anyway, then drove and followed them home. If Talvis is that easy to persway then he should not have been on the streets anyway, most know if someone says hey I'm gonna rob this building to not participate and Tavils was given that chance to not follow them home and seek help but did not . They are all guilty. Family or not I love my family but no way would I defend them after a crime like this. Killing two people intentionally and a horrible manner. Also noticed they are blaming mom, anyone but Talvis.

 

[jnTexas]

Mary Newsom said to the reporter: Cobbins gave us death why should he have anything less?

she said it all in that sentence!!

 

[jnTexas]

Does anyone know how long Chris and Channon had been dating? Chris' Dad made a comment that Channon was Chris' life. i just wonder if he was planning to propose.

 

[lizzybeth]

If I remember correctly it was months (not sure how many) that they had been dating.

 

[jnTexas]

The Christian's talk to the reporter where were these family members over the last 8 yrs.
Mr. Christian: their apology. what in the world do they think their apologies will do. I'd like to set them in a room with the pictures I got.

Mr. Christian of the Cobbins/Davidson family "If their selling it I ain't buying it"

 

[SuziQ]

Feed back up.

 

[SuziQ]

Dr James Murray then Cobbins will testify this afternoon.

 

[ohiogirl]

How long is lunch break usually?

 

[SuziQ]

Pictures of the couple alive are expected to be shown sometime today.

 

[SuziQ]

How long is lunch break usually?

An hour.

 

[SuziQ]

Cobbins is back and judge will bring the jury in.

 

[ohiogirl]

Lost my feed, anyone else?

 

[ohiogirl]

Never mind